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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Which of the following compounds will react fastest with Lucas reagent?
Options
A 1-propanol
B 2-methyl-1-propanol
C 2-propanol
D 2-methyl-2-propanol
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

2-Methyl-2-propanol is a tertiary alcohol and reacts fastest with Lucas reagent (immediate cloudiness). Primary alcohols (1-propanol, 2-methyl-1-propanol) do not react, and secondary alcohol (2-propanol) reacts slowly.

Hint

Which compound is a tertiary alcohol?

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